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SH11 WFJ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,065 mi
Last recorded183,065 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 183,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 162,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 139,434 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 133,429 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 128,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 124,575 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges!

Front and Rear brake discs worn!

Fail 5 Aug 2020 124,575 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges!

Front and Rear brake discs worn!

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 121,082 miles

NS front tyre tread depth worn low inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2018 116,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 110,512 miles

OS front lower ball joint has some slight free play

Pass 8 May 2015 98,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2015 98,564 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2014 75,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 75,583 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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SH11 WFJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH11 WFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH11 WFJ registered?

SH11 WFJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is SH11 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 WFJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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